A Day in the Life of a Mom

Ok, so I've had one of those days where you wonder "Did I get
anything done?" My answer is a resounding "NO". Well, first
let me tell you that my server for work is down and my boss is
on a cruise, so I have no immediate work issues. One would
think with no work to do, I could actually clean my house and
get some things knocked off of my "to-do" list. Ahhh, ha, ha, ha.
What I wouldn't give for that. As you have probably guessed,
I didn't get any of the above done, hell I didn't get to think
about them. Why you ask? WE ARE OFF-TRACK. Please
someone help me. I am drowning in "What can I do's?" and
"Can we go ....... today?" Don't get me wrong it is nice to have
Abby home and to have nowhere in particular to be. Its just the
endless fighting (and yelling) and the instant messes that they
are able to create. (Truly, they have a gift for messes) I thought
it would be nice to vacuum today, (which would have taken less
time that what I had to do) but I had to pick up and put away
the tornado trail that would have been sucked into my vacuum.
(probably would have ruined the vacuum and not the toys) It's
quite sad when you have to clean up, before you clean. Please
tell me I am not the only one with this problem? Oh, and to add
to the mix, Haddie is potty-training. I know I am crazy.
She is doing great, up until the unexplained accidents of poop
and pee at the same time in big girl panties. I say unexplained
because not 2 minutes before the accidents, she went on the
potty. I dunno. You'd think also not having ANYTHING to do,
we could go some fun places and get some Christmas shopping
done. This is not my luck or my life. #1 We don't have the money
right now (who does right?) which nixes out any fun places that
cost money right before the Holidays. By the way, if you have any
fun, FREE ideas, other than the library I will take any you can
throw my way. #2 Justun doesn't know what he wants me to get
him and neither does anyone else (except Abby & Haddie, who
of course, I can't buy for because WE ARE OFF-TRACK) I think
I don't like being off-track. I sit here wondering how the other
Moms do it, because for today I have failed miserably, and yet
here I sit blogging about it rather than cleaning. (I can't vacuum
NOW, it is way too noisy) After being a Mom for 5 years now,
you'd think I'd have it figured out, alas I can barely handle the
2 little munchkins. I'm a firm believer in "Payback's a Bitch"
and all I can say is my poor Mom. And, to everyone who has or
had more than 2 kids, YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING! I'd love to
hear your tricks, if you'd like to share. I guess to give myself
some credit at the end of the day: mostly everything has been
put away (key word is MOSTLY), dishes are done (by done I
mean loaded, not in the sink), laundry is going as we blog
(nowhere near done though), and the kids were fed and loved.
(Once, they fell asleep) All in all I guess I should get a pass for
today, I am after all still ALIVE and I didn't harm my kids.

Happy Birthday Mom (Nana)

I just wanted to wish my mom a Happy 50th Birthday.
She certainly doesn't look or act 50, which I think is pretty cool.
She doesn't like her picture taken, so you'll have to imagine her.
She is cute, quiet, easy going and she'll do anything for her kids
and grandkids. Abby and Haddie absolutely adore Nana. She
and Justun enjoy teasing each other (which I love). She is
always there when I need her, whether it is to complain or
babysit. She's honest, funny, hardworking and completely
unselfish. Growing up she was the mom and the dad, she never
missed a performance or a game and she was always there;
I was never afraid to talk to her about anything, I always knew
I could call her if I was in trouble, and I always knew she
wouldn't freak out. Most importantly, she always hugged and
kissed us, told us she loved us and that she was proud of us.
I know she sounds perfect right? Well, she was for us.
I am thankful that we are so close and I am proud to call her
my mom. I think she is the best mom and friend I could ask for.
I love you Mom, I would be lost without you.

Politics

I hate politics!
I hate this time of year because of elections.
I am sure you are thinking, "She should appreciate
that we can vote and that we are American and that
we are free!" I DO appreciate those things, well the
American and the free part, but let's be honest I don't
vote. I guess when I found out that the votes from the
electoral colleges are all that matter in the Presidential
election, I decided not to waste my time. Let's get back
to where I was headed with this, the reasoning behind
my hate. Where, oh where should I begin?

1. It is lie after lie after lie. Who can make the better
promise and then not keep it? What happened to
honesty? I never know what to believe. Everyone can
make promises, but only people with true character
and integrity can keep them.

2. Instead of focusing on what their strengths are
and what they think they can bring to the table, they
dig up the dirt, expose the skeletons in each others
closets and bash each other over religion, upbringing,
lifestyle, previous jobs, kids, etc, etc. I guess I don't
understand how this makes anyone look good, everyone
has a past, some with more shady areas than others, but
we all do have something we're not proud of. How does
this make them a better candidate, in reality I just wonder
why I have to choose the lesser of two evils?

3. The unbelievable amounts of money spent on the
campaigns, I think that money could be better spent on
what they promised to do when they have office.

4. I hate how they "think" they know what the average
American needs, pretty sure they have no idea what my
family and friends need. In their million dollar homes,
with fancy clothes and cars, someone who cooks and cleans,
they are not worried about how they are going to pay their
bills or if they will ever be able to get into a house. They
aren't pinching every penny hoping that someday they can
come out ahead or working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
Simply put, they don't live the life of an average American,
how can they possibly understand? I am sure someone is
going to tell me that "They once lived that way", but then
please tell me "Then why don't they get it right?"


5. It consumes people, media, everything. Yes, I get that
this is a historic election and the President is an important
job and I should care more, but for me its a "I'll believe it
when I see it" kind of thing. The negativity of it is all over.
And I hate having it shoved down my throat.

I agree and disagree with both candidates, some issues
are of more importance to me than others, but I think
the "game" of politics ruins the true purpose. Each party
gets so caught up in their own agendas, they forget what
really matters. Clearly politics is not my thing, but I think
it brings out the worst in everyone. It shows the ugly side
of human nature. I hate to think of where America will be
when the girls are adults.

Picture Tag

I've been tagged by Jeri (again!).
Post the 6th picture in the 6th folder of your pictures and explain.



Deer Creek 7/4/08
That Ladies and Gentlemen is my husband,
do you really need further explanation?

Hadley is 2!!!

Haddie turned 2 on Friday (the 17th) and I can't believe my baby is 2,
where did the time go? Haddie is such a lively addition to our family.
She is cute, noisy, silly, bossy, sweet, fiesty, wierd and sometimes
gross, but we wouldn't want her any other way. I like to say she is
busting at the seams with personality. Here are some fun facts
about Haddie:

She looks like her Daddy
She wants to be big like Abby
She is VERY independent and KNOWS what she wants
She loves to help
She loves to sing & dance
She loves Hannah Montana & Jonas Brothers (their music anyways)
She knows her alphabet and numbers to 15
She speaks in complete sentences and she never stops talking
She is going through a licking phase (GROSS)
She is a challenge for Mommy :) See below.

We were riding in the car one day and she starts throwing a royal fit,
arching her back, trying to pry her arms out of the car seat, screaming
at the top of her lungs for no apparent reason. (other than she didn't
want to be in her car seat) So I turn around and say:

Mom: "Haddie, what's wrong?"
Haddie: SCREAMING
Mom: "Haddie, are you mad?"
Haddie: SCREAMING
Mom: "Haddie, are you throwing a fit?" (She knows this is not OK)
Haddie: "No worry 'bout it Mom, I cry by myself!"

I had to turn around so she didn't see me smile and tried really hard
not to laugh. What do you say to that?

We love you Haddie-Bug! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!